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Czech startup Zuri unveils hybrid-electric uncrewed cargo VTOL with 165 kg payload and 569 km range

Zuri has unveiled a hybrid-electric uncrewed tiltrotor designed for civil and defense logistics, carrying more than 100 kg over 569 km with a 30-minute reserve, or 679 km by design. The aircraft cruises at 220 km/h and can operate from pads, ship decks or open ground, following a €6 million Series A tranche.

Discovered 2026-08-27T00:05:07.745091-07:00 | 2026-08-27T00:05:07.745091-07:00

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Zuri is positioning a hybrid-electric VTOL for cargo missions across civil and defense markets, with a stated payload exceeding 100 kg and a 569 km range with reserve.
The ability to operate from pads, ship decks or open ground broadens its potential logistics use, particularly for maritime operations.
The €6 million Series A tranche supports the company’s first commercial product as it also pursues passenger-aircraft development.

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